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Rhodolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
SiO2   

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Rhodolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Chalcedony physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Rhodolite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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